looking for a helicopter

[KyleK]

I am interested in getting into flying. I seen some helicopters at canadian tire, are they good or should i look at something else?

[Sour kraut]

I am interested in getting into flying. I seen some helicopters at canadian tire, are they good or should i look at something else?

Well, I am not a heli guy (planes for me) but I am going to assume they will be more " toy grade" and probably not going to be great flyers and parts could be a major issue.... Yes, you will need lots of parts when first starting out. You might want to check out hobby stores to see what is available and how many parts are available and readily stocked for the one you choose. Also, a simulator may be the best choice for now to practice on till you learn all the required stick movements and crash repair is only one reset away.

[RCGirl]

My kid got a quad copter last year from santa, it's a lot of fun. We thought about upgrading to a larger model this year but passed on it. I've always enjoyed the big RC copters but they always seems hard to control, this was many years ago when I was checking them out though. I've sure they've gotten easier to fly since then, the quad copter is a lot of fun but it's an indoor type. I think it would get carried away if we took it outside.

[Pete]

Hi Jen & Kyle,

If you are thinking of helicopters beyond mall type (simple up/down/turn/forward/backward) the more advanced with collective pitch rotors they are yes a challenge to fly. When starting go with something like the micro Blade MCPX or Blade 130X, cheap to repair during the learning process. Another item would be good a simulator to fine tune skills with hours of stick time (damage cost zero) Remember the larger the helicopter the more intimidating & of course larger repair costs. I myself have now 22 helicopters from micros up to the T-Rex 700 that flies nice but scares the hell out of me (definitely not a toy).

Pete

[Demetri]

I still recommend the Blade CX2 or 3 for all new helicopter pilots.
Comes with a useful CD for training guidance and how to questions.
Buy $10 worth of replacement blades and a set of training gear with it.
This will do you until you can fly circles or figure eights.
Best do it yourself starter heli.

[Dwayne Butler]

I think Cessna 182 is the best for beginner as well as advance level pilots.

[Max]

I think Cessna 182 is the best for beginner as well as advance level pilots.

Yes, that makes a great helicopter.
I find if I tie a string to the spinner and hang it from a rafter in my garage, it hovers beautifully.

[Heligaz]

I still recommend the Blade CX2 or 3 for all new helicopter pilots.
Comes with a useful CD for training guidance and how to questions.
Buy $10 worth of replacement blades and a set of training gear with it.
This will do you until you can fly circles or figure eights.
Best do it yourself starter heli.

+1.

[CCRC]

If your serious about learning, Sim sim sim SIMULATOR, & one of the entry level Blade models, CX2, or if your a faster learner maybe the 200X.

Don't waist you $ on the junk ones.